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“There is a lot of this kind of sadness here. It slips in like the fog at night. The fog that creeps out of the ocean to survey the land that one day she thinks will eventually be hers.”

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Book:The Seas
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The Seas

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Samantha Hunt
Samantha Hunt

Samantha Hunt is an American novelist born in 1971. Her works are known for their unique narrative style and profound insights into historical events. more

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